Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Absolute Law Recruitment; Richmond; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Richmond is seeking a Paralegal to join their Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a busy Conveyancing department, handling a variety of conveyancing matters. Responsibilities include managing client queries, organizing workloads, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of conveyancing expertise as a Paralegal.
• Experience in a busy Conveyancing department.

Responsibilities

• Handle Post Exchange matters and completions.
• Manage client queries effectively.
• Organise diary and prioritise work.
• Work with estate agents and solicitors.
• Register properties with HMLR.

Skills

Multi‑tasking

Teamwork

Organization

Diligence

Time management

Calm under pressure

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Absolute Law Recruitment is working with an exceptional firm in the Richmond area that is looking to appoint a Paralegal into their Conveyancing team. Working for this leading law firm with a regional presence, you will handle conveyancing matters as required by the firm and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with Post Exchange matters (except for financial statements) and handling completions.
• Handling all work efficiently and in accordance with the firm’s professional standards and client care guidelines.
• Dealing effectively with client queries by telephone or by clear and detailed letter.
• Organising diary and prioritising work.
• Dealing courteously and efficiently with estate agents, mortgagees, and solicitors/conveyancers acting as linking transactions.
• Agreeing and meeting budgeted fees and profit targets where applicable.
• Registering properties with HMLR using their online portal.
• Submitting HMRC SDLT returns and making payment.
• Replying to enquiries on a sale.
• Reviewing replies to enquiries on a purchase (with the assistance of a fee earner where necessary), reviewing and reporting on searches, and corresponding with lenders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with at least 1 year of conveyancing expertise working as a Paralegal within a busy Conveyancing department.

Skills & Abilities

• Multi‑task and remain calm under pressure.
• Work on your own initiative as well as in a team environment.
• Organise and run a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Be diligent and conscientious in your approach to work.
• Manage a busy workload and prioritise.
• Stay calm under pressure.
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

For the successful candidate there is a competitive salary on offer along with excellent benefits.

If you are interested in this position, please contact us today!

Absolute Law Recruitment is acting as an Employment Consultancy for this position.